Sewing Machine E&R Classic SUB22 50% Off Was £99.97 now £49.97

Mandles

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.204-2198.aspx
Nice sewing machine. Was £99.97 now £49.97. 204-2198 is the item number .Was the cheapest one i could find online. It is free if you collect instore or £4.95 P & P. I also bought a kids fun to learn to swim flotation jacket to make it worth while as they are only £1.50 (posted by No.1 on hotdeals(thanks) ). http://direct.tesco.com/q/N.1998698$4294945856/Nr.99.aspx?Ns=P_SORT_Price&btnResultSort.x=7&btnResultSort.y=8 . Hope it is of some use to someone.

This E&R classic sewing machine is a lightweight 2 dial sewing machine that incorporates 22 stitch options, including 4 step auto buttonhole, straight stitch, zigzag, blind hem, stretch and decorative stitches. This sewing machine features a twin needle facility, soft grip selection dial and converts from free arm to flat bed. It features 4 manual stitches including darning, embroidery, monogramming and button attaching.

Accessories Included
Assembled Dimension Depth 40
Assembled Dimension Height 30
Assembled Dimension Units cm
Assembled Dimension Width 17
Assembled Weight 7
Assembled Weight Units kg
Auto Needle Threader No
Brand E&R
Button Holes 4 steps
Colour white & black/green
Cover Soft
Embroidery Options Yes
Product Depth 45 cm
Product Height 33 cm
Product Weight 8.5
Product Weight Units kg
Product Width 24 cm
Programmable No
Stitch Options 22 including straight, zigzag, blind hem, stretch, overlock & decorative
Suitable For Heavy Upholstery No

splodger_2

Dragging up an old thread, but..

Anyone know if this machine is better than the current one at Lidl?

http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20090630.p.Sewing_Machine.ar6
It's a "Singer Serenade", no model number mentioned.

Not looking for super heavy duty machine or anything, but would rather have just basic good quality and usefulness.

Any thoughts on this appreciated.

pollyskettle

I can't compare the two models as I don't have either of them, but I do own both a Singer and an E&R. My Singer is years old, a hand me down from my Grandmother and is perfectly reliable, the E&R is about 3 years old.

I've had to buy lots of new needles for the E&R due to breakage, the poxy thing is a nightmare to thread, a stitch which is perfect when I finish one day will be a complete nightmare the next and it's been known to take me over an hour to set the bloody thing up just to sew a straight line. Needless to say, it's now collecting dust.

The above could be due to the fact that I am very used to the Singer. It also should be mentioned that Singer may, like most other manufacturers, 'not make them the way they used to', but I shall never get an E&R again. I was very disappointed. It wasn't one of the cheapest models either, but can't tell you which one it is as it's been put away!

How much sewing are you planning on doing with it?

splodger_2

Probably not too much in all honesty - alter clothes, make the odd curtain, etc.

Just can't stand buying stuff that you end up replacing, when you could for a few quid more get something better in the first place!

Thanks for your opinion - think I'll go have a look at the Singer!

Mandles

I bought this one and it is quite good but i am a novice!

splodger_2

Just a quick update in case anyone is remotely interested:
The machine Lidl are selling is actually a Singer "8280".
Next cheapest price I can see is £95, and the reviews are generally quite good.
Went for one of these, and although there are a few plastic bits here and there, the internal chassis is solid metal, and it seems pretty good for the money.

pollyskettle

Thanks for letting us know splodger! I'm pleased that you're pleased and, if it's anything like mine, will see you through many many years!

Happy sewing